![]() Here’s the kicker when it comes to Rapinoe’s claims: women’s soccer rejected the equal pay agreement they claim to be denied. The women’s team also receives a higher percentage of revenue generated for the World Cup than the men’s team - with benefits like health insurance, a retirement plan, and maternity leave that the men’s team doesn’t receive in exchange for higher base salaries. Something Rapinoe refuses to mention when claiming victimhood is that her team collectively bargained for the pay they receive. This lower viewership results in lower revenue. The women’s team receives lower viewership than the men’s team - except during the World Cup, since the women’s team actually wins and the men’s team doesn’t. In reality, this difference has nothing to do with gender and everything to do with their respective unions and public interest in the sport. It’s frankly annoying to hear celebrities use their exclusive platforms to deliver speeches claiming to have been victimized, when it’s more than clear they have not been.Īs I’ve written before, gender is not the reason Rapinoe doesn’t receive the same base salary as her male counterparts. “For each trophy - of which there are many - and for each win, for each tie, and for each time that we play, it’s less.”įor the record, no one has ever told her she deserves less because she’s a woman. You see, despite all the wins, I’m still paid less than men who do the same job that I do,” she continued. I’ve been told that I don’t deserve any more than less because I am a woman. “Despite those wins, I’ve been devalued, I’ve been disrespected and dismissed because I am a woman. I’m also a professional athlete, and I’ve helped - along with all of my teammates virtually here today, one teammate literally here today - win four World Cup championships and four Olympic gold medals for the United States,” Rapinoe said during a speech at the White House on Wednesday. “I’m a member of the LGBTQ community with pink hair, and where I come from, I could have only dreamed of standing in the position I am today at the White House. women’s soccer star Megan Rapinoe, who claimed she is “disrespected and dismissed” because of her gender, despite getting more media attention than any other American soccer player (male or female) and reportedly being worth millions of dollars. ![]() This year’s list of women claiming to be victims of discrimination included U.S. These choices made by men and women lead to different average earnings at the end of the year, but that is not evidence that men and women are paid differently. Women and men earn different amounts of money each year, on average, because of how many hours they work, what careers they choose, and whether they take time away from work for things like parenthood. The truth behind the “gender wage gap” is that women are not being paid less than men for the same job. You can tell because of the resurgence of Democrats, activists, and celebrities claiming that women are victimized because they don’t earn, on average, as much money as men. ![]() Equal Pay Day – the day in the calendar women allegedly have to work until in order to earn as much as a man earned the previous year – was this past week.
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![]() ![]() However, many other kinds of plants can add unexpected splashes of color to the winter landscape. Christmas plants and flowers like poinsettia and the Norfolk pine are pretty during the holidays evergreen trees and shrubs are an option all year round. You can overwinter cabbage without protection in zones 7 or warmer, or harvest cold-weather cabbages after the first few fall frosts and store them in a cooler.Believe it or not, many types of beautiful flowers bloom in winter. ![]() Both red leaf and savoy cabbages are particularly hardy. Generally, seed varieties labeled as “storage cabbage” are the best for winter growing. You can even find cabbage leaves peaking out from beneath snowpack! They can thrive beneath frost protection row covers or low tunnels. However, moderately-sized, established cabbages don’t mind freezing down to 15☏. Young plants can’t handle weather below 32☏. So, it’s no surprise that cabbage can grow in regions as cold as USDA zone 1! Seed indoors in the late summer and transplant in fall to ensure that the plants are able to mature before the first hard freezes. Top Cold Hardy Varieties: ‘Winter Marvel’, ‘Little Gem’, ‘Tango’, and ‘North Pole’ Cabbage Rooted cabbage tolerates very low temperatures and thrives well under row covers.Ĭabbage has been a staple in Russia and Nordic countries for thousands of years. Some growers use an old-time Italian technique called “forcing” that involves digging up radicchio plants and bringing them indoors to continue sprouting in trays of water. Though it can look like a ball of brown dead leaves in the middle of winter, you can peel back those layers to reveal a vibrant pink or red head of decadent radicchio. The coolest part about radicchio is its hidden beauty. Established plants don’t mind temperatures down into the 20s. Radicchio is amazingly nutritious and will eagerly overwinter without protection in regions as cold as zone 6. Though it looks like a red cabbage, this resilient green adds a more complex flavor to winter recipes. This so-called “bitter” green may have you crinkling up your nose until you taste it after a flavor-sweetening-frost with a drizzle of balsamic and a hearty cheese. In spite of its centuries-old history in Europe, radicchio is only recently gaining popularity in the United States. Top Cold Hardy Varieties: ‘Gazelle’ and ‘Hammerhead’ Radicchio Radicchio is a cold hardy crop whose leaves become sweeter after frost. A well-tended kale plant can live for 6 months or longer and then overwinter without complaint. It is especially easy to grow kale all season long and continuously harvest from the lower leaves. You can sow kale seeds any time during late summer and early fall, as long as the kale is full-grown and healthy by the time frigid nights set in. These greens actually thrive in the cold and get sweeter after a frost thanks to the concentration of sugars in the leaves. Kale Kale is a cold-requiring crop to produce juicy and sweet leaves.Īs one of the most trendy cold-weather crops, kale is a winter staple thanks to its robust frost-tolerance and versatile uses. Gardeners in zones 7 through 10 can seed or transplant through early November and still have plenty of time for their crops to adjust to the weather. Growing zones 4 through 6 may want to establish winter veggies as early as August and September. Although most of these crops can tolerate temperatures well below freezing, they still need to be planted early in order to properly adjust before winter sets in. The key to a successful winter garden is starting early. ![]() You can further improve your winter harvests with frost protection like row cover, low-tunnels, and cloches.Ģ1 Vegetable Crops for Your Winter Garden After they get established in late fall, these cold-hardy vegetables can resist frosty weather and provide food to last until spring. The best crops for winter gardens are resilient greens like kale, collards, mache, spinach, chard, arugula, and radicchio, as well as root crops like turnips, parsnips, garlic, beets, and carrots. Two parcels, totaling 100 acres, are within the renowned To Kalon Vineyard. These are complemented by the combined 70 acres of the Ballestra and River parcels, which envelop the winery. In the vineyards, hand-harvesting and other traditional approaches are taken wherever they work best. When modern techniques benefit the winegrowing process, they are researched, evaluated and integrated into practice The estate vineyards of Opus One, comprised of four parcels, sit in the western portion of the famed Oakville AVA in Napa Valley. It remains an ongoing testament to the founders’ vision of a singular wine that transcends generations. Rising gracefully from the vineyards, Opus One winery stands in subtle celebration of the land and the open space that surrounds the estate. Guided by the vision of our founders, winemaker Michael Silacci combines intuition and technical acumen with the dual perspective of viticulturist and winemaker. From tasting berries to careful sorting and extended aging in new French oak barrels, each stage of the winemaking process is afforded the same meticulous consideration and attention. After 18 months, the Opus One wine is bottled and held an additional 15 months until release on October 1st each year. Place, often defined as terroir, represents the geography, the climate and the essential human element which is captured in the wine’s balance between power and finesse, structure and texture. The essence of time is expressed in Opus One wine by the character of each vintage. ![]() The facial profile of the two founders is visible on their iconic label. Producing luxury wines from its Napa Valley vineyards, the partnership made its first vintage in 1979 and has made wine at Opus One since 1991. Opus One is a partnership founded by Baron Philippe de Rothschild of Chateau Mouton Rothschild in Pauillac, France, and renowned Napa Valley vintner, Robert Mondavi. Learn about Opus One, it’s history, the winery and the wine. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc and Malbec. The flavors firm up on the finish, and this is rich and intense without being heavy. ![]() ![]() Bordeaux-like in its structure and balance, showing cedary oak, dusty berry, dried currant and mineral, with hints of herb and sage. ![]() Though Wolf’s vision was certainly original, it took big bucks (Speilberg! Disney!) and the then state-of-the-art magic of Hollywood to make it all come true. It smashed right through the novel’s limitations by showing, not telling. ![]() While Wolf’s vision may have been brilliant, on paper it was at times clunky, frustratingly inconsistent, disorienting and hard to envision. The film, though, was a joy to behold. ![]() You ask me, rarely has a film so completely overshadowed its source material. They forgot profitable, because the eventual film, Who Framed Rogar Rabbit, released in 1988 by Disney and starring Bob Hoskins as Eddie, and the voice of Charles Fleischer as Roger, was a huge critical and commercial smasheroo. Apparently some did because recent word has it that Disney productions has purchased the film rights and intends to film it. For Wolf’s sake, we hope some readers find it funny. If you can accept this nonsensical casting and go along with your critical senses numbed and in suspended animation, maybe you can overcome your disorientation long enough to finish it. Exactly what it really is is a good question. “This strange and surreal novel is neither satire nor parody. It’s still a hell of an idea, but definitely not for everyone.Īs Baker and Neitzel said in One Hundred and One Knights, back in 1985: My copy calls the book a “cult classic” but I wouldn’t go that far. Eddie is hired by comic strip second banana Roger Rabbit to find out why his employers, the DeGreasy Brothers, sleazy owners of a cartoon syndicate, have reneged on a promise to give Roger his own strip. In this surreal romp, toons walk the streets, word balloons spouting from their mouths, drinking booze from bottles marked XXX, getting stuffed into trombones, run over by steamrollers and all those other fun things toons do.Īnd so it goes. In Who Censored Roger Rabbit?, the 1981 novel by Gary Wolf, we meet EDDIE VALIANT, your typical 1940’s-era garden variety P.I., a down-and-out ex-cop with a drinking problem and a sad story.īut the author gave Eddie and his world a little spin: in the version of Los Angeles he inhabits, cartoon and comic strip characters (“toons”) live side-by-side with humans. “It’s the story of a man, a woman, and a rabbit in a triangle of trouble.”Īnd now, for something completely different… ![]() Corrupted System Software: If you encounter error messages indicating corrupted system software, Safe Mode provides options to repair and rebuild the system software, fixing any potential issues that may be causing the errors.ģ. Starting your PS5 in Safe Mode can help you diagnose and resolve these issues.Ģ. System Crashes and Freezes: If your PS5 is freezing or crashing frequently during gameplay or while navigating the system menus, it could indicate a software conflict or a problem with the system software. Let’s explore some of the common situations where using Safe Mode is recommended:ġ. There are several scenarios where accessing Safe Mode can be beneficial. Safe Mode on the PlayStation 5 (PS5) is a valuable tool for troubleshooting and resolving various system issues. ![]() Remember, Safe Mode is a powerful tool that can help you get your PS5 back on track, so it’s essential to be familiar with its functions and features. Now that we understand what Safe Mode is and its purpose, let’s explore when and why you might need to use this mode on your PS5. Additionally, it’s crucial to follow the instructions provided carefully to avoid any unintended consequences or data loss. It should only be used when you are experiencing issues that you cannot resolve through normal system operations. It’s important to note that Safe Mode is not meant for regular use, but rather as a tool for fixing problems. By accessing Safe Mode, you can undertake troubleshooting steps that can rectify these issues and restore your PS5’s normal functionality. Safe Mode is especially useful when you encounter issues such as the PS5 freezing or crashing, network connectivity problems, corrupted system software, or other software-related issues. Each option serves a specific purpose and can help you resolve different issues you might encounter while using your PS5. These options include restarting the console, rebuilding the database, updating the system software, and initializing the PS5, among others. In Safe Mode, the PS5 offers several options to address different types of problems. System Shock remake is also available to pre-order on PC via GOG, Epic Game Store, and later on consoles, with all early-buyers being in receipt of a free copy of System Shock 2: Enhanced Edition. Read the full statement from Nightdive Studios and Prime Matter over on Steam, where you can also pre-order the game for PC right now. Those hoping to jump into the game on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, or Xbox Series X/S., however, will be waiting a little longer. That said, it looks like the System Shock remake will be in the hands of (some) players relatively soon. Initially expected to release in 2017, the game has received multiple delays over the years, with the last being just five months ago. This isn’t the first of delays for the System Shock remake, which started out as a Kickstarter project back in 2016. On 30 May, you will now face the consequences of your actions, as you navigate the treacherous depths of Citadel Station once again.” ![]() “You thought you could defeat me, but you were wrong. The statement then follows with a brief transmission from Shodan itself. “We had hoped to bring the game to the market by the end of March, but that turned out to be just beyond our reach we are, after all, merely human (unlike Shodan).” We won't hear you, but you'll have fun! Get all the podcast episodes here. 30 mins, funny, and you can even play along at home by shouting out your suggestions. It's brilliant, and that's not just a view we hold as the people that make it. Get your ears wrapped around VG247's Best Games Ever Podcast. ![]() As for console players, the remake has been sadly delayed indefinitely, with the statement saying the game will arrive “in due course.” The sci-fi shooter will be delayed until May 30 for those jumping in on PC. Check out the trailer for the System Shock remake here. In a new blog post shared to Steam, developer Nightdive Studios and publisher Prime Matter have announced that the System Shock remake has been delayed again. In 2003, he recorded a 10-0 mark with 49 touchdown passes and two interceptions as a starting quarterback. In two seasons as Predators quarterback, Gruden directed Orlando to back-to-back appearances in the semifinals, falling one game short of his goal of returning to the ArenaBowl as a player. After guiding the Predators to a fourth consecutive trip to the playoffs in 2001, Gruden announced his intentions to resign in order to return to the playing field after a five-year layoff. Gruden would go on to lead the Predators to three consecutive appearances in the ArenaBowl and a pair of championships. One season later, the Predators made him the youngest head coach in the AFL. After a Hall of Fame career as a quarterback for the Tampa Bay Storm, Gruden began his coaching career in 1997 by serving as offensive assistant for the Nashville Kats. JAY GRUDEN is in his second stint and his 6th year overall as Head Coach and Director of Football Operations for the Orlando Predators. Kicker Brian Gowins after making game winning extra point in overtime against Los Angeles after missing extra point with 7.7 seconds remaining that forced overtime period. If you are going to give me another shot off the tee, Ill take it. I love to play golf and it was like someone giving me a mulligan. Orlando Predators (7-3-0) *All Times Eastern Fans can also tune into WQTM (740 AM) the team with Tom Morgan and Dan Pearson. The game will be televised to a state wide audience on Sun Sports (formerly Sunshine Network) with Rick Peckham and James Bates on the call. Ive played and coached in a lot of these games and no other rivalry in this league can match the intensity. Without question, this is the marquee match-up in Arena Football. ∻ut this game means so much more than that to the players, coaches and fans. Obviously this a huge game for both teams in the standings, Predators head coach Jay Gruden said. The stakes have never been higher, as the Arena Football Leagues most storied rivalry resumes this weekend as the Orlando Predators (7-3) face the Tampa Bay Storm (5-4) in the 37th edition of the War on I-4. For the Predators, it will present an opportunity to complete a rare season-sweep their arch-rivals and also present Tampa Bay with a major setback in its quest to extend its league record 15 consecutive playoff appearances.įor Tampa Bay, it presents an opportunity to jump right back in the playoff race and gain a split of the season series with the Predators, who dealt Tampa Bay a 61-46 loss in Week 3 of the regular season. STAKES ELEVATED FOR 37th EDITION OF WAR ON I-4 ![]() Series Streak: Orlando has won one in a rowĬoaches: Orlando: Jay Gruden (6th season, 60-33. TV: Sun Sports (Rick Peckham and James Bates) Radio: WQTM 740 AM (Tom Morgan and Dan Pearson) Officials: Referee: Bill McCabe Umpire: Doug Wilson Head Linesman: Royce Cooley Line Judge: Dirk Bell Orlando Predators (7-3) at Tampa Bay Storm (5-4) ApArena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I) - Orlando Predators News Release ![]() Alternatively, they can be used to break Cages. During this time, the player can pick them up and throw them back at the Kikis. Like in Sonic Adventure, there will be a delay before the Kikis' bombs explode after they are tossed, during which they will flash intermittently more and more rapidly before detonating. These Badniks can be found on top of pillars or at corners. Others simply spin in one place and jump without throwing bombs. Normal ones jump on one foot and will toss both large and small bombs at the player when they get too close. In gameplay, Kikis display two behaviors. In Sonic Adventure 2 and its enhanced port Sonic Adventure 2: Battle, the Kikis appear in the following stages for each character: When destroying these caged Kikis, a closed passage nearby will open. In Gamma's story on the other hand, the player can destroy the caged Kiki by simply shooting it. In Sonic's story, Sonic can destroy it with the Light Speed Attack, and in Knuckles' story, Knuckles can destroy it with the Monkey Detonation Switch. The other Kiki is guarding the entrance to Red Mountain. This Kiki can be destroyed by digging up the Monkey Detonation Switch and placing it under the Kiki's cage. One Kiki guards the Eastern Cave where Knuckles can find the Shovel Claws. ![]() These Kikis guard blocked passages to different areas. There are also two Kikis in cages that can be found in the Mystic Ruins Adventure Field, in both Sonic and Knuckles' stories. Destroying a Kiki will in turn release the Animal inside it. These bombs cannot be picked as they can cause damage to the playable character if they touch them, even before they blow up. In some cases, they can even throw bombs with spikes on them. In the latter case, the player can pick them up and throw them at Badniks to destroy them. Some bombs might explode right away or after awhile. They will snicker while jumping and doing somersaults excitedly if their attack is successful. Kikis up high and some on the ground always carry bombs that they will throw in the player's direction. ![]() In some cases, they may even occupy strategically better positions, such as on palm trees or umbrellas. There are also some Kikis who linger on the ground and can run slightly away from a player if spotted, while others will try and hurt the player by coming close. They idle about either watching the scenery if in high places, or scratching their heads every now and then if they are on the ground. They also occupy vastly different positions in the Actions Stages, as they are either found in high places or on the ground. In gameplay, Kikis can appear by themselves or in groups. In these games, they are common enemies, and can be found in the following Action Stages for each character:Ī Kiki, from Sonic Adventure DX: Director's Cut. The Kikis made their first appearance in Sonic Adventure, and later its remake Sonic Adventure DX: Director's Cut. ![]() They later returned to their original design, but with larger pupils and cyan sclera. In Sonic Advance 2, the Kikis were redesigned with longer limbs, larger eyes and a more round head (making them strongly resemble Mons). Compared to Coconuts, Kikis have a less round head, more pronounced ears and an orange and gray color scheme. The Kikis bear a heavy resemblance to the Coconuts Badniks. 2.5.3 Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games.2.5.2 Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games.2.5.1 Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games. “(B) The individual has an intersex condition, and that in the healthcare provider’s professional opinion, the individual’s gender designation should be changed and.“(A) The individual has undergone surgical, hormonal, or other treatment appropriate for the individual for the purpose of gender transition, based on contemporary medical standards or.“(2) A statement, signed under the penalty of law, by a licensed healthcare provider who has treated or evaluated the individual, stating that: “(1) A written request, signed under penalty of law, for a new certificate of birth with a gender designation that differs from the gender designated on the original certificate of birth, from the individual or, if the individual is a minor, the individual’s: “(a) The Registrar shall establish a new certificate of birth that reflects the new gender designation and, if applicable, the new name of an individual born in the District upon receipt of the following documents:> New certificates of birth for change of gender designation. § 7-217 (d) (2013), as amended by JaParker Deoni Jones Birth Certificate Equality Amendment Act of 2013, D.C. Please consult with an attorney in the relevant state about your particular situation and needs.ĭ.C. A local attorney may be aware of recent changes in the law or may have insights to maximize the probability of success in a more expeditious manner. It may not be current, and should be confirmed before being relied upon in any particular circumstance. ![]() The information has been compiled from various sources, including standard legal materials and anecdotal accounts of practices in various states. The following is a list of legal authorities intended to assist with the process of changing the sex on a birth certificate. The requirements and process to change the sex designation on a birth certificate, and whether that is even possible, varies from state to state. and Statements of Economic Interest, please see Public Filings.Amending the sex designation on a birth certificate may be an extremely important step for a transgender person, to accurately reflect on this legal document the sex with which the individual identifies, and as required proof of sex to obtain other identity and legal documents. of Public Health)įor information on notary public commissions, assumed business names, campaign disclosure.
![]() The Maryland real estate listing data relating to 2 E Joppa Rd #00B-1266 with ID #RB8691800 advertised on the BEX Realty website comes in part from a cooperative data exchange program of the multiple listing service (MLS) or additional real estate data sources in which this real estate Broker participates. ![]() ACTUAL UNIT MAY VARY.***Availability and pricing is real-time and can change daily and vary by lease term*** PHOTOS ARE AN EXAMPLE OF SIMILAR UNITS WITHIN THE BUILDING. This apartment is conveniently located within a five minute drive to Columbia Pike. Covered parking is available and the garage provides direct access to the community. Pets are welcome and there is a pet spa on-site. Community amenities include elevator access, a twenty-four hour fitness center, a resort style pool with sundeck, a game room with billiards, arcade games, cocktail area and televisions, a tech lounge, an intimate courtyard with lounge seating, fire pits an grilling stations, an indoor pavilion with media room and fireplace, a catering kitchen with lounge seating, and a resident bike room. The home also features high ceilings, expansive windows, great closet and storage space with walk-ins, central heating and air-conditioning, a full-size washer and dryer, and a private balcony or terrace space. Wood flooring is present throughout the living area and kitchen, with carpeting in the bedroom(s), and tiled flooring in the bathroom(s). This apartment features an open space living/dining area and a kitchen with prep island, quartz counter-tops, and stainless steel appliances with microwave and dishwasher. |
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